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Neighboring Counties Report Strong Smells After Chemical Plant Fire As Georgia Officals Warn To Stay Indoors
Thousands ended up evacuating after a Georgia chemical plant fire spewed toxic smoke into the air. A fire broke out at the Biolab facility near Old Covington Highway. Now, people in multiple counties are reporting a strong smell. Neighboring counties of DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties have reported a strong chlorine smell. Additionally, travelers noted a heavy smoke plume 24 hours later.
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